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IPL 2026: Mukul Chaudhary masterclass snatches victory from the clutches of KKR in a thrilling last-ball encounter. cricket news

IPL 2026: Mukul Chaudhary masterclass snatches victory from the clutches of KKR in a thrilling last ball contest
Mukul Chaudhary (BCCI photo)

New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants chased down the target of 182 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 and achieved a thrilling last-ball victory by three wickets. The match remained tense till the end, with LSG showing courage to cross the line in dramatic fashion.Asked to bat first, Kolkata Knight Riders posted a competitive score of 181/4.

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Kolkata Knight Riders suffered another heartbreaking defeat as their bowling, especially in the final overs, let them down on the last ball in a thrilling IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants. Despite being in control for most of the game, KKR could not defend 181 runs as LSG sealed a spectacular win with just one ball to spare.

Late collapse cost KKR dearly

Kolkata Knight Riders were looking strong after scoring 181/4 thanks to solid contributions Ajinkya Rahane (41) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45), followed by a late push rovman powell (39 not out) and Cameron Green (32 not out). However, they missed out on big scores due to slow pace in the middle overs.KKR made a strong start with the ball. Vaibhav Arora dismissed Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh early and Green dismissed Rishabh Pant early. From 41/0, LSG slipped and were struggling at 125/6, with KKR looking in control.

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But Lucknow Super Giants changed the game dramatically. Ayush Badoni maintained the chase by scoring 54 consecutive runs, but young Mukul Choudhary took the lead. Batting fearlessly, he scored an unbeaten 54 off just 27 balls including several sixes to take the game deep.KKR’s inexperienced pace attack struggled under pressure in the death overs. Green gave away crucial runs in the final over, while Arora failed to maintain his composure in the final over. Chaudhary took advantage of this, hit big shots and gave LSG the win with a thrilling finish on the last ball.The win lifted LSG to fifth on the points table, while KKR, who are currently ninth in the standings, remain winless after four matches, with their bowling and middle-overs problems troubling them.

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उत्तराखंड: रुद्रपुर में नौ साल की बच्ची से दरिंदगी; उत्तराखंड क्राइम: रुद्रपुर में नाबालिग लड़के ने अपने दोस्त के साथ मिलकर नौ साल की बच्ची से दुष्कर्म किया

कोतवाली क्षेत्र में नौ साल की बच्ची से सामूहिक दुष्कर्म का मामला सामने आया है। मकान में किराये पर रहने वाले किशोर ने अपने दोस्त के साथ मिलकर घटना को अंजाम दिया। पुलिस ने लड़की का मेडिकल परीक्षण कराया है. किशोरों से पूछताछ की जा रही है।

गुरुवार को एक दंपती बच्ची को लेकर थाने पहुंचे और पुलिस को घटना की जानकारी दी. दंपति ने पुलिस को बताया कि वे किराए पर रहते हैं। बुधवार रात करीब 11 बजे उनकी नौ साल की बेटी बाथरूम गई।

उत्तराखंड: सितारगंज में पकड़ा गया अंतर्राज्यीय हथियार तस्कर गिरोह, दो गिरफ्तार, आतंकी संगठन अल बदर से जुड़े तार.

आरोप है कि उसी मकान में किराए पर रहने वाले एक परिवार के किशोर और उसके दोस्त ने बेटी को कमरे में ले जाकर गलत काम किया। घटना के बाद से बेटी परेशान थी। पूछने पर उसने अपनी कहानी बताई. थाने पहुंचने पर पुलिस ने किशोरी का मेडिकल परीक्षण कराया। साथ ही दोनों आरोपी किशोरों से पूछताछ शुरू कर दी गई है. सीओ प्रशांत कुमार ने बताया कि शिकायत के आधार पर पॉक्सो धारा के तहत एफआईआर दर्ज की जा रही है. आरोपी को किशोर न्यायालय में पेश किया जाएगा।

चार घंटे बाद भी एसएसआई घटना की जानकारी नहीं जुटा सके

एसएसपी अजय गणपति बच्चों और महिलाओं के खिलाफ होने वाले अपराधों को लेकर गंभीर हैं और हर बार अपने मातहतों को तत्काल कार्रवाई करने का निर्देश देते हैं, लेकिन पुलिस टालमटोल करने में कोई कसर नहीं छोड़ती है. गुरुवार रात 11 बजे माता-पिता पीड़िता को लेकर थाने पहुंचे। दोपहर तीन बजे एसएसआई केसी आर्य ने जवाब दिया कि उनके पास बेटी के बारे में जानकारी जुटाने का समय नहीं है।

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“How does Mike feel…”: Diana Russini breaks silence after denying rumors of alleged affair with Mike Vrabel, but outrage spreads | nfl news

Diana Russini breaks silence after denying rumors of an alleged affair with Mike Vrabel, but it sparks outrage. (Image via Getty Images)

People are in big trouble after catching glimpses of Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini hanging out at a lavish hotel.So far, Mike Vrabel and The New York Times are both popular nfl Reporter Diana Russini has strongly denied rumors of an alleged affair, but the rumors refuse to die down. Amidst all this chaos, Diana Russini has shared a message on her social media.

Diana Russini’s post caused chaos as Mike Vrabel remained silent

A few hours earlier, popular NFL insider, Diana Russini of The New York Times, shared a post onAlthough the post seems informative, it has sparked outrage and chaos among fans.A fan with the username @ledtear joked, “Now you stay away from those refs”, while another fan with the username @thomasrp93 posted, “The refs are ready to be Russini’s next insider”.A third fan with the username @KobaSteel42069 said, “Diana it’s not going away, hahaha”, while another fan with the username @1_ChiefsKingdom joked, “How does Mike feel about the replacement officials? Does he see them as a negative or a positive?”Although the post has sparked outrage, former ESPN reporter Diana Russini has kept her distance from the drama.

Diana Russini denies having an affair with Mike Vrabel

The only time Deanna Russini addressed her alleged affair drama with New England Patriots coach, Mike Vrabel was when she denied the rumors.In a statement to the Post, Diana Russini of The New York Times said, “The photos do not represent a group of six people who were hanging out during the day.”The popular NFL reporter said, “Like most NFL reporters, reporters interact with sources away from stadiums and other locations.”Although her comments were widely criticized, Diana Russini has since stayed away from the alleged affair drama.Interestingly, New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has also distanced himself from the drama after making a similar statement where he denied having an affair with Diana Russini.Diana Russini and Mike Vrabel have both been married to other people, but their spouses have stayed out of the spotlight and remained quiet about the alleged affair drama.

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Carl Jobst lawsuit: YouTuber Carl Jobst takes legal action against Billy Mitchell for defamation

YouTuber Carl Jobst takes legal action against Billy Mitchell for defamation
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YouTuber Carl Jobst has taken legal action against gaming personality Billy Mitchell, accusing him of defamation. The lawsuit was brought before a US court on April 8, 2026. According to Jobst, Mitchell defamed him by making untrue statements about him, which harmed his reputation, his career, and his financial situation. Since Jobst runs a YouTube channel with over a million subscribers, he says trust is very important to his career.In the lawsuit, Jobst also claimed that Mitchell used his name and image without permission and caused him emotional distress. He says that due to Michel’s repeated statements, people have lost confidence in him. Accordingly, Jobst feels that these allegations have had a significant impact on his listenership and earnings.

lawsuit is focused defamation claim and reputation damaged

The main issue in the case is regarding Mitchell’s statements. According to Jobst, Mitchell accused him of serious wrongdoing, including fraud and illegal actions related to his 2025 bankruptcy. One claim stated that Jobst was involved in “Serious illegal activity.” However, Jobst says these claims are not true. He points to a bankruptcy report that found no wrongdoing in his case.The lawsuit also talks about money raised through GoFundMe campaigns. Mitchell reportedly said Jobst tricked people and dishonestly took large amounts of money. Jobst denies this. He says the money was used for legal costs and all details were clearly shared with the donors. He also denied claims that he transferred funds to avoid repaying debts or misused funds from earlier campaigns.Jobst says Mitchell repeated these allegations multiple times in videos, livestreams and social media posts. The complaint states that Mitchell either knew the claims were false or did not care whether they were true or not. Jobst believes this was part of a longer effort to damage his image.Ultimately, Jobst is asking the court for money to cover his losses and the stress he has endured. He is also demanding additional damages as punishment. This is not the first time that the two are at loggerheads with each other, there has been a lawsuit between them before as well, in which Jobst suffered a loss.

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Assembly elections: Kerala, Assam, Puducherry recorded higher voting than in 2021. india news

Assam, Puducherry see record voting; Heavy voting recorded in Kerala; CEC described the voting as 'historic'

Voters at a polling booth in Golghat, Assam

New Delhi: Kerala, Puducherry and Assam recorded higher turnout on Thursday compared to the 2021 assembly elections, according to data released by the Election Commission.Puducherry recorded the highest voter turnout at 89.20%, up from around 82.2% in 2021. Assam stood second with 85.10%, whereas last time it was 82.04%. Kerala recorded a voter turnout of 77.50%, slightly higher than the previous election’s around 76%.

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Assam, Puducherry see record voting; Heavy voting recorded in Kerala; CEC described the voting as ‘historic’

Voting took place for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala and 30 in Puducherry. After the polling ended, officials sealed the electronic voting machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units at the booths. Counting of votes for all three constituencies will take place on May 4.In Kerala, over 2.6 crore voters were eligible to vote in 140 constituencies, with 883 candidates in the fray. There were 1,38,27,319 female voters, 1,31,26,048 male voters and 277 third gender voters in the state. About 4,24,518 voters were in the 18-19 age group, while 2,04,608 voters were 85 years of age and above. A total of 30,471 polling stations were created.The contest in Kerala is mainly between the CPI(M)-led LDF, which has been in power for the last decade, and the UDF, which is trying to oust it from power. BJP is also in the fray and is challenging on both the fronts.In Assam, more than 2.5 crore voters were eligible to vote for the 126-member assembly, with 722 candidates contesting the election. The voters included 1,25,31,552 male voters, 1,25,22,593 female voters and 318 transgender voters. The main contest in the state is between the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led alliance.10,14,070 voters were eligible to cast their votes for 30 assembly seats in Puducherry. The voters included 5,39,125 women, 4,74,788 men and 157 third gender voters. A total of 24,156 voters were in the 18-19 age group.The ruling NDA, which includes the All India NR Congress and the BJP, faces a challenge from the Congress-DMK alliance. Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam is also in the fray, making the contest triangular.

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वीडियो गेम खेलने के दौरान बच्चों के बीच हुआ विवाद, गुस्से में आकर एक ने चाकू मारकर की हत्या

गाजियाबाद समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश के गाजियाबाद जिले के लोनी बॉर्डर थाना क्षेत्र के आर्य नगर इलाके में एक बेहद दर्दनाक और सनसनीखेज घटना सामने आई है। यहां वीडियो गेम खेलने के दौरान बच्चों के बीच हुआ मामूली विवाद अचानक हिंसक मारपीट में बदल गया. इसी दौरान एक किशोर ने गुस्से में आकर दूसरे बच्चे पर चाकू से हमला कर दिया, जिससे उसकी मौके पर ही मौत हो गई. इस घटना के बाद पूरे इलाके में दहशत फैल गई और लोगों में डर और गुस्से का माहौल बन गया. पुलिस को सूचना मिलते ही मौके पर पहुंची और स्थिति को नियंत्रित किया.

मामूली विवाद चाकूबाजी तक पहुंच गया
जानकारी के मुताबिक, एक घर के अंदर कुछ बच्चे वीडियो गेम खेल रहे थे. खेल के दौरान दो बच्चों के बीच किसी बात को लेकर बहस हो गई। यह तकरार धीरे-धीरे मारपीट में बदल गई। इसी बीच आरोपी किशोर को गुस्सा आ गया और उसने चाकू निकालकर फैजान नाम के बच्चे पर हमला कर दिया. हमले में फैजान गंभीर रूप से घायल हो गया. आसपास मौजूद लोगों ने उसे बचाने की कोशिश की, लेकिन चोट इतनी गंभीर थी कि उसकी मौके पर ही मौत हो गई.

घटना के बाद इलाके में तनाव, पुलिस ने संभाला मोर्चा
घटना के बाद इलाके में अफरा-तफरी मच गई. मौके पर बड़ी संख्या में लोग जमा हो गए, जिससे स्थिति तनावपूर्ण हो गई. सूचना मिलते ही पुलिस तुरंत मौके पर पहुंची और स्थिति को नियंत्रित किया. भीड़ को तितर-बितर कर दिया गया और क्षेत्र में शांति बनाए रखने के लिए अतिरिक्त पुलिस बल तैनात किया गया। पुलिस ने शव को कब्जे में लेकर पोस्टमार्टम के लिए भेज दिया है.

फिरोजाबाद का परिवार, आरोपी हिरासत में
मृतक फैजान का परिवार मूल रूप से फिरोजाबाद का रहने वाला है. उसके पिता नईम मजदूरी करके परिवार का भरण-पोषण करते हैं। उनके परिवार में भाई मोबीन, फरहान, ज़ैद और बहन इल्मा हैं। यह परिवार पिछले दो महीने से आर्य नगर में जाकिर नाम के शख्स के मकान में किराए पर रह रहा था. घटना की जानकारी मिलते ही पुलिस ने आरोपी किशोर को हिरासत में ले लिया और उससे पूछताछ की जा रही है. पुलिस पूरे मामले की जांच कर रही है और यह पता लगाने की कोशिश कर रही है कि एक छोटा सा विवाद इतना बड़ा कैसे हो गया. इस घटना के बाद इलाके में शोक और गुस्से का माहौल है.

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Automatic registration for the US military draft for males between 18-25? what we know so far

18-25 के बीच के पुरुषों के लिए अमेरिकी सैन्य ड्राफ्ट के लिए स्वचालित पंजीकरण? हम अब तक क्या जानते हैं

The US is going to make changes to the Selective Service registration process this year.

The Selective Service System, the government agency that deals with the database of men called up for service in an emergency, submitted a proposed rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on March 30 stating that eligible men would automatically be registered in the military draft pool. Most men between the ages of 18 and 25 are already required to register with the Selective Service but the new rule proposes automatic registration. It was mandated in December 2025 as part of the fiscal year 2026 national defense authorization. If this happens then there will be no need for self registration. The proposed rule is currently under review by the Office of Regulatory Affairs and awaits finalization.Under the new rule, men will be automatically registered within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Failure to register for the draft is considered a crime and can prevent people from receiving state-funded financial aid and employment in many states, lead to ineligibility for many federal employment opportunities and job training under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and result in a fine of up to $250,000 and up to five years in prison. Immigrants who do not register may lose their US citizenship.The US has had no draft since the Vietnam War; military service has been voluntary since 1973. But amid the Iran War, it became the most asked question whether a military draft could be possible for this war, which is now in the ceasefire phase. White House press secretary Carolyn Leavitt said in March that although a draft “is not part of the current plan right now,” President Trump is “wisely keeping his options on the table.”Automated registration would cost the government millions of dollars that are spent reminding eligible people to register. Currently registration is also mandatory but the new rule says that it will be done automatically.

What doesn’t this proposed rule change mean?

  • This does not mean that work on any military draft is going on.
  • Changes to the Selective Service relate to record keeping procedures. They do not determine whether Americans will be recruited.

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मुज़फ्फरनगर: जानसठ में ट्रांसफार्मर की चपेट में आने से 5 साल के मासूम सैवियन की मौत, बिजली विभाग पर उठे गंभीर सवाल.

मुजफ्फरनगर जानसठ शहर गहरे शोक में डूब गया है। खेलते समय बिजली के ट्रांसफार्मर की चपेट में आने से 5 वर्षीय मासूम सैवियन की दर्दनाक मौत हो गई। इस हादसे के बाद पूरे इलाके में शोक का माहौल है और स्थानीय लोगों में बिजली विभाग के खिलाफ गहरा गुस्सा है.

हादसा इतना भीषण था कि मासूम बच्चा बुरी तरह झुलस गया और अस्पताल पहुंचने से पहले ही उसकी हालत काफी गंभीर हो गई थी.


खेलते-खेलते ट्रांसफार्मर के पास पहुंचा बच्चा, अचानक हुआ हादसा

प्राप्त जानकारी के अनुसार, जानसठ कस्बे में रहने वाला 5 वर्षीय सव्यान घर के पास अन्य बच्चों के साथ खेल रहा था. इसी दौरान वह अचानक पास में लगे विद्युत ट्रांसफार्मर के पास पहुंच गया।

बताया जा रहा है कि ट्रांसफार्मर खुले और असुरक्षित स्थान पर लगाया गया था। जैसे ही बच्चा इसके संपर्क में आया, उसे करंट लग गया और वह गंभीर रूप से झुलस गया।

मौके पर मौजूद लोगों ने तुरंत उसे बचाने की कोशिश की, लेकिन तब तक हादसा हो चुका था.


पुलिस उसे अस्पताल ले गई, डॉक्टरों ने उसे मृत घोषित कर दिया

घटना की सूचना मिलते ही जानसठ थाना पुलिस तुरंत मौके पर पहुंची और घायल मासूम को इलाज के लिए अस्पताल भेजा गया. हालांकि जांच के बाद डॉक्टरों ने उसे मृत घोषित कर दिया।

इस दर्दनाक खबर के बाद परिवार में कोहराम मच गया और पूरे मोहल्ले में शोक की लहर फैल गई.


मासूम सैवियन की मौत से कस्बे में शोक फैल गया

मुजफ्फरनगर ट्रांसफार्मर हादसे के बाद जानसठ कस्बे में शोक का माहौल है। परिजनों का रो-रोकर बुरा हाल है और आसपास के लोग भी इस हादसे से सदमे में हैं.

स्थानीय लोगों ने बताया कि सव्यन काफी चंचल और मिलनसार स्वभाव का बच्चा था, जिसकी अचानक मौत से सभी सदमे में हैं.


स्थानीय लोगों ने बिजली विभाग पर लापरवाही का आरोप लगाया

घटना के बाद इलाके के लोगों ने बिजली विभाग की कार्यशैली पर गंभीर सवाल उठाए हैं. उनका कहना है कि ट्रांसफार्मर काफी समय से खुला एवं असुरक्षित स्थिति में रखा हुआ था।

स्थानीय नागरिकों का आरोप है कि यदि ट्रांसफार्मर की सुरक्षित फेंसिंग की गई होती तो यह हादसा टाला जा सकता था।

लोगों ने जिम्मेदार अधिकारियों के खिलाफ कड़ी कार्रवाई की मांग की है.


खतरनाक ट्रांसफार्मरों की सुरक्षा को लेकर उठी मांग

मुजफ्फरनगर ट्रांसफार्मर हादसे के बाद क्षेत्रवासियों ने प्रशासन से मांग की है कि ऐसे सभी ट्रांसफार्मर जो खुले स्थानों पर लगे हैं, उनकी सुरक्षा व्यवस्था तत्काल सुनिश्चित की जाए।

स्थानीय लोगों का कहना है कि कई स्थानों पर बिना सुरक्षा घेरे के ट्रांसफार्मर लगे हैं, जिससे बच्चों और राहगीरों को खतरा रहता है।


पुलिस ने शव को कब्जे में लेकर जांच शुरू कर दी है

घटना की सूचना मिलते ही जानसठ थाना पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और आवश्यक कार्रवाई शुरू कर दी। पुलिस ने शव को अपने कब्जे में ले लिया है और आगे की कानूनी प्रक्रिया शुरू कर दी है.

शुरुआती जांच के आधार पर पूरे मामले की परिस्थितियों को समझने की कोशिश की जा रही है और संबंधित विभागों से भी जानकारी ली जा रही है.


लापरवाही की पुष्टि होने पर कार्रवाई की उम्मीद है

मुजफ्फरनगर ट्रांसफार्मर हादसे के बाद स्थानीय प्रशासन से उम्मीद की जा रही है कि अगर जांच में लापरवाही पाई गई तो जिम्मेदार अधिकारियों के खिलाफ सख्त कार्रवाई की जाएगी.

ग्रामीणों और स्थानीय नागरिकों ने मांग की है कि भविष्य में ऐसी घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए स्थायी समाधान सुनिश्चित किया जाए.


ऐसे हादसों को रोकने के लिए सुरक्षा उपायों पर जोर

विशेषज्ञों का मानना ​​है कि आबादी वाले इलाकों में लगे ट्रांसफार्मरों के आसपास मजबूत फेंसिंग और चेतावनी संकेत लगाना जरूरी है।

न केवल बच्चों बल्कि आम नागरिकों की सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित करने के लिए ऐसे सुरक्षा उपाय बेहद जरूरी हैं।


जानसठ कस्बे में हुए इस दुखद हादसे ने एक बार फिर खुले और असुरक्षित ट्रांसफार्मर की समस्या को सामने ला दिया है। मासूम सेवियन की असामयिक मौत से पूरा इलाका सदमे में है और स्थानीय लोग अब जिम्मेदार अधिकारियों के खिलाफ कार्रवाई और भविष्य में ऐसी घटनाओं की पुनरावृत्ति को रोकने के लिए पुख्ता सुरक्षा व्यवस्था की मांग कर रहे हैं.

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‘I am not a victim of Epstein’: US first lady Melania Trump denies any links with convicted sex offender

'I am not a victim of Epstein': US first lady Melania Trump denies any links with convicted sex offender
America’s first lady Melania Trump

US first lady Melania Trump issued a rare public statement on Thursday, denouncing what she called “lies linking me to abusive people.” Jeffrey Epstein,” as reported by the New York Post.Meanwhile, her husband, US President Donald Trump, has also been linked to Jeffrey Epstein and his private island, which was frequented by many high-profile figures in the industry.The first lady strongly rejected the claims circulating online, telling reporters, “I am not a victim of Epstein.” “Epstein did not introduce me to Donald Trump.”He said that fake pictures and fabricated stories are being spread, which suggests a wrong relationship.Melania Trump said, “I never had any knowledge of Epstein’s abuse of his victims, I was never involved in any capacity.” She also said she was never on Epstein’s plane and never visited his private island.

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‘Not good for Hinduism’: Supreme Court flags risks of sect-based temple bans during Sabarimala hearing | india news

'Not good for Hinduism': Supreme Court flags risks of sect-based temple bans during Sabarimala hearing

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Expressing concern on Thursday over arguments supporting sect-based restrictions on temples and monasteries, he said such exclusion could adversely impact Hinduism and divide the society.This comment came during the hearing of petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places by a nine-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant. Sabarimala Templeand the extent of religious freedom available to different faiths and sects.The bench also included Justices BV Nagarathna, MM Sundaresh, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Arvind Kumar, Augustine George Masih, Prasanna B Varale, R Mahadevan and Joymalya Bagchi.Senior advocate CS Vaidyanathan, appearing for devotees of Lord Ayyappa at the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, argued that Article 26 (b) of the Constitution gives the right to a religious sect to manage its own affairs and would override Article 25 (2) (b), which gives the state the right to open Hindu religious institutions of public nature to all sections of the society.Appearing for the Nair Service Society and other organizations associated with devotees of Lord Ayyappa, Vaidyanathan argued that they constitute a separate religious sect and hence have the right to manage the affairs of the hilltop temple.He submitted that a communal temple could permit worship or restrict it only to members of that sect, while maintaining that public temples should remain open to all.On the issue of access to the Sabarimala temple, he said, “At Sabarimala, there is no discrimination among devotees. There is no bar for Christians or Muslims either, but they must have faith and belief in the divinity of Lord Ayyappa and they have to follow rituals like the 40-day vratam and all the practices prescribed for believers.” No one has been banned and hence, the concept has not been understood.”Vaidyanathan also said that giving primacy to Article 25(2)(b) over Article 26(b) would have a specific impact on Hinduism, as Article 25(2)(b) specifically enables the state to make laws opening Hindu temples to all sections of the society.He also told the court that there are private family temples in Kerala where only members of particular families worship and such temples serve only their sect. Such temples cannot seek funds from the state, private donors or the public as they are not dependent on them, he said.His argument was that if any law has to be made then it will have to meet the criteria of public order, morality or health.He also said that the freedom of conscience of an individual defeats the freedom of community or sect.Referring to the 2018 Sabarimala verdict, Vaidyanathan said Justice (retd) DY Chandrachud had wrongly framed the issue.“He asked whether individual rights would prevail over group or collective rights and he wrongly held that individual rights could prevail over collective religious rights,” he said.This line of argument expressed particular concern over its broader impact on Hindu religious practice.Justice B.She said, “Everyone should have access to every temple and monastery. Keep aside the controversy in the Sabarimala verdict (2018). But if you say it is a practice and it is a matter of religion then I will exclude others and only my class, my sect, will go to the temple and no one else, this is not good for Hinduism. Don’t let the religion be adversely affected. It will be prejudicial to the sect.”Justice Arvind Kumar agreed, saying such a boycott would divide the society.Justice Nagarathna further said, ‘If the argument is that only Gowda Saraswat Brahmins should come to the temple, followers of Kanchi Math should only go to Kanchi, they should not go to Sringeri, followers of Sringeri should not go to Kanchi, then it will affect the religion.’He also said that the state can take steps under Article 25(2)(b) to ensure access to temples for all sections of the society.Justice Kumar, responding to Vaidyanathan’s contention that Article 26(B) supersedes Article 25(2)(B), said, “That’s why we said, don’t take the argument too high.”Justice Nagarathna clarified that she was not referring to private family temples and said, “Religion should not be adversely affected.”During the hearing, the bench also discussed the Deoru judgment of 1957, in which the Supreme Court had upheld the Madras Temple Entry Authorization Act. The judgment said that although a temple remains open to all Hindus, certain ceremonial practices reserved for Gowda Saraswat Brahmins are constitutionally acceptable.Justice Kumar also asked Vaidyanathan whether he agreed that Article 26 is not a standalone provision and whether it should be read with Article 25(2) in line with the central government’s position.Vaidyanathan said he disagrees with the Centre’s stand, arguing that Article 25(2) is an enabling provision and does not confer any rights, while Article 26 provides specific rights to a sect.The hearing will resume next week.

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